Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

MPP chairman unhappy with DAP man’s allegations

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang was displeased with an allegation made by Batu Kitang DAP’s Abdul Aziz Isa on soil erosion at Kampung Semaba. Aziz alleged that MPP was slow in responding to a complaint about erosion at Lorong 4 in the village. “Aziz mentioned that

Council begins erosion mitigation projects

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is looking into 37 maintenance projects, mostly involving soil erosion, in its jurisdiction. “There are quite a few problems involving soil erosion, including at Kampung Semeba, in February due to heavy rain and flooding,” said MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang. “Out of the 37

Breaking fast not allowed in mosques, surau

KUCHING: Breaking fast, moreh or sahur is not allowed to be held at mosques or surau during the month of Ramadan. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the ruling was included in the standard operating procedures (SOP) issued by

DBKU implements urbanisation programme

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is implementing six projects under the urbanisation programme of its administrative area. The projects involve improvement to the Protocol Road, Sarawak Botanical Garden, connecting route from Fort Magherita to Darul Hana Bridge, upgrading of Taman Perpaduan, the construction of drainage outlets at Jalan

Youth involvement in AI crucial

KUCHING: Sarawak is on track towards digital economy through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development process. Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports cum Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) treasurer Datuk Snowdan Lawan noted that more youths are being involved in the development process which augured well

PH MPs will support Constitution Amendment Bill

KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak has urged Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to immediately convene Parliament to table the Constitution Amendment Bill to restore Sarawak and Sabah status according to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). PH Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen pointed out that the Federal Constitution must be

PH Sarawak, PSB yet to reach consensus

KUCHING: A consensus has not yet been reached between Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) due to differences in principles, political objectives and goals. PH Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the issue of seat allocation is still in discussion as PSB’s political struggles are not clear

PH Sarawak worried about low Covid-19 vaccination registration

KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) has expressed concern about the low vaccine acceptance and registration level as well as the increasing new Covid-19 infection cases in Sarawak. PH Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said that as of April 1, only 48,078 persons in Sarawak had received their first dose of vaccine, out of

State has huge potential to attract investors

KUCHING: Sarawak has the potential to attract more domestic and international investors in the industrial development sector as well as tourism. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin noted that Sarawak recorded trade revenue of RM85.2 billion from outside and inside the country in 2020. “Sarawak is a destination for many

Priority to empowerment of rural development

KUCHING: Development plans in Sarawak will continue to be closely monitored to improve infrastructure in rural areas. “The empowerment of rural development agenda will always be given priority in line with the Rural Development Policy,” said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today. He said this in his speech during